AU: Hi guys ! sorry it took so long ... we have an ojt this summer (on the job training) ahh it may take a few days or weeks before i update again, but the story must go on ! so i will finish this for you guys and for myself also XD

thank you for all the reviews ! keep it coming XP ... please review review thank you so much !

i decided to put the skipped chapters from my original story, which is i deleted, so i put a flashback of what happened on those chapters ... enjoy !

Flash back

Zhou Yu's POV

My hands were shaking and sweaty, so I was nervous once again. Will Xiao Qiao be like Shin, a ran away bride? Will she leave me too? I have so many questions on my head, I can' stay focus any more this was taking over my entire mind. I took a deep breath, calming myself down, until i realize I was alone on the altar. I was about to burst in panic but Sun Ce taps me from behind "Don't be nervous, it will be alright" those words were very comforting but it made me the opposite, I felt scared. She was 30 minutes late; I curse myself, why the heck I'm counting. Slowly the people filed the room, all was left was the bride, Xiao Qiao. I was counting every second, why she is not here yet. My thoughts are running on their own.

Until the door opened, revealing a beautiful young lady, dressed in ceremonial red and gold robe. Her eyes were emerald green, her hair was curly, it suits her perfectly, her delicate skin, fragile figure and her innocence. Her beauty was truly breath taking, no wonder that pig Dong Zhuo has captured them.

As she walks closer to me, I can slowly feel my chest going lightly, finally she looks up to me and smile, all my worries vanished as I smile back to her.

The crowd were cheering and welcoming the new married couple. Some peasants were throwing petals from the castle walls, flowing down the newlywed.

Hand on hand they walk out of the castle, out from front gates where a white carriage waiting for them, on its back there is a Chinese characters that says "Just got married" Zhou Yu the groom have noticed this, he was irritated on this idea, but still Sun Ce order to do it, pissed off he just ignore that it was there. The bride Xiao Qiao was so happy, the crowd was accepting them. That's what she thought.

Wu officers wish them on their way to the carriage, Lu Meng, Lu Su, Gan Ning, Ling Tong and other subordinates. Zhou Yu was shaking hands with each one of them while on the other side Xiao's closest friends, Lian shi and Sun Shang Xiang, wishing her all the best. Shang Xiang whispered "Xiao I heard from some officers that Zhou Yu has a six pack biceps and a very impressive manhood" giggling, Xiao's face flushed hearing it, Lian Shi just smile, it wasn't totally a whisper when she heard everything.

Patting the girl on the shoulder "Xiao don't mind lady Shang Xiang just have fun, I do believe that lord Zhou Yu is a gentle men" Lian Shi said trying to calm Xiao. "Yeah have fun Xiao Xiao" Shang Xiang teased "Shang Xiang!" Xiao squeal.

Da Qiao called her, behind her was her husband and Zhou Yu's sworn brother Sun Ce, "Sis" she sighs smiling "Don't tell me your leaving without saying goodbye to your own sister" pouting while she place her hands on her hips "Of course not" Xiao said opening arms ready to hug her.

On the other side Zhou Yu and Sun Ce talk. "Well congrats buddy" Sun Ce started shaking his hand "Thank you Sun Ce" Zhou Yu responded smiling; his hand tightens "Why did you still put that sign on the carriage?" Sun Ce chuckles in pain "Come on, it says the truth anyway" letting go of his hand violently, he is really irritated about a mere sign.

"Hmm just relax, and live a little, alright" Sun Ce said patting him on the shoulder "You don't need to say that, I know" Zhou Yu answered "Well then make sure when you came back both of you have a good news to announce!" Zhou Yu punches him in a playful manner "Shut up" he hissed.

He knew both of them will to come to this situation, he was just afraid that maybe in the future; sex might change their relationship, and he doesn't want that happen.

The two finally wave goodbye to the people of Jiang Dong. "Thank you everybody, we will be back soon" Zhou Yu shouted "Yeah yeah! Make sure you will have a good time!" Sun Ce teased, Zhou raised an eyebrow.

"Have a good time sis" Da Qiao shouted while waving her hands "I will sis, take care!" said Xiao and give her a one last hug before riding into the carriage.

Inside the carriage, not so long after they left the city, Xiao poke him in the shoulder "Yu, where are we going?" she asked him, "It is a surprise, so just wait and see" he told her. The journey was bumpy, long and tiring "Ah … are we there yet?" she asked in full boredom "Excited are we?" he curled up a mischievous smile.

Xiao felt uneasy seeing him smile like that, still shang xiang's words were repeating in her mind. How in the world will she react, will she be happy?

Shaking her head, trying to forget the lusty things she imagined "I j-just want to know" she said looking down on her lap, her hands getting sweaty. Am i getting nervous? She asked herself.

Zhou Yu could feel the awkwardness in the carriage, to think about it, this was the first time together alone. They have been alone sometimes back in the castle but that only last a few minutes, this time they could spend all the day together.

Thinking of something to break the awkwardness, he reaches from his pocket, revealing a hair pin. This was his wedding gift to her; his original plan was to present this when they got to their destination but looks like this was the best time.

Xiao Qiao noticed that he was reaching from his pocket, her chest beat faster, what is he going to do? When Zhou Yu reveals a hair pin her worries disappeared.

Lian Shi was right, Zhou Yu is a gentlemen. He is a man after all, he got needs and everything. She smiled softly in relief, knowing that he will not going to abuse or hurt her.

"Here" he said softly as he present her his gift "This is so beautiful!" she clapped her hands while staring at it. It was a simple hair pin, the ruby stone on the top part of the pin and some flower curving was making the pin looks elegant.

"Want to try it on?" he asked "hmm yeah" nodding she turn around removing the other pin on her hair. Zhou Yu don't have a comb or brush with him, of course why in the world he will bring one? He uses his fingers as a comb to capture her hair, the back of her head was showing, he was surprise to see this for the first time and her scent was lingering.

An urge feeling immediately rouse from him. Wanting to kiss the back of her head but this would be very weird. Ignoring this arousal he continue his work, gathering her hair and then twist it around the pin, it fit perfectly.

Xiao could not see herself, but it was written all over her face that she was so flattered. "Thank you Zhouie!" she reach up to give him a smack kiss on the check. Zhou Yu smiled, I'm glad she like it, he thought. "Zhouie?" he highlighted. He seems to be new at pet names "Zhouie isn't cute!" she giggle in delight making fun of his name "it's a pet name made up for you" she explained after seeing his puzzled face "Oh i understand now" placing his palm under his chin he thinks a pet name for Xiao, she watch him as he thinks.

Wow he really is so handsome, she said to herself, stiff body, tall, piercing eyes, intelligent and a gentlemen, a role model for every man that every woman dreamed off.

"Xixing" he finally came up with something "What?" tilting her head "Xixing, don't you like it?" he asked curious "Nye it just sound like a true name for a pet" she said "Really?" he chuckles lightly "That's mean!" Xiao pouted "I'm sorry that's not what I meant" he apologize but still laughing "Stop it!" she yelled, getting angry with him, she hit him in the head then turn her back on him, folding her arms "Hey what was that for?" Zhou Yu stops laughing as he held his head where he got hit.

Xiao was ignoring him, frowning while staring out the window "Xiao" he called but still no respond, he call out three times but she won't budge.

Zhou Yu didn't call her but stare at her, she notice this but still ignored it, but it was giving her an uncomfortable feeling. She glace at her back twice "Stop staring at me!" she yelled "Well then face me" he simply said. Hesitating, not wanting him to win but it was giving her uneasy feeling, letting out a deep sigh and raised her hand in defeat "Fine you win!" she turn around to face him.

Zhou Yu was smirking "What?" she asked while raised a brow.

"Nothing Lady Zhou, I just made a new hobby, staring at you"

"Huh? s-staring at me?" pointing a finger on herself "S-stop it! y-you're making me u-uncomfortable" she continued blushing hard. Zhou Yu just laughs and pulls Xiao next to him closer, Xiao laugh with him.

After a few hours of travelling they finally arrive; Zhou Yu was sleeping leaning his back on the carriage while Xiao was sleeping on his lap. The carriage stop, Zhou Yu felt it making him open his eyes "We have arrive milord and milady" the peasant announced.

Shaking her lightly "Xiao we're here wake up" he whispered, feeling comfortable on her current position she don't want to wake up so she buried her face deeper in his lap. Zhou Yu's eyes widen in shock and face flushed, he felt another arousal between his thighs.

Trying hard to ignore it again shook her shoulder but this time it was a bit harsh, but it worked, letting out a relief sighs as Xiao stood up rubbing her eyes. The peasant opened the door and bowed; Zhou Yu stepped out first and then assists Xiao.

The manor was built in the borders of Lujiang, it was surprisingly huge for the two of them, its walls were high and decorated with round windows, Xiao could not believe it "Wow this is like the royal palace!" she said while staring at the manor "Have you seen the royal palace?" he asked "Nope but this is so beautiful" clapping her hands in delight "Come on let's go inside" placing his arm around her shoulder as they walk towards the manor, three maids welcomed them.

"Welcome milord, milady" the maids greeted "Oh thank you!" Xiao said "Xiao these are Jie" he point out to the older one "Ying" the middle age "and Chin" the youngest, all three of them bowed after introducing them "Nice to meet you all" Xiao said and shake their hands, Zhou Yu watch the four ladies get to know each other.

Dinner has arrived, Jie were placing the foods on the table, Chin were arraigning the plates while Ying was preparing the wine.

Zhou Yu was in the garden, taking a stroll. He took out a flute from his robe and place it on his lips and start playing, it was a beautiful melody yet so sad. as soon as he finish playing he sense that someone was watching him from behind, turning around cautiously "Xiao" he sigh in relief "That was so beautiful" she complemented walking towards him "Thank you" he said "But its so sad" looking up to him, staring right through his eyes "Why?"

He smile and pull her into a hug "Because I have a terrible past, let say like that" but she was not convinced to leave it like that "Tell me" she said staring at him.

"Xiao-"

"Tell me!"

"Alright, alright" he smiled and taps her head "I was left by so many people I love, I thought they felt the same way as I did but it looks like I was the only one feeling it"

"Zhou Yu" she sighs narrowing her eyes

"And then you came along" wrapping his arms around her waist "Changing all my beliefs in this kind of things"

"What you mean?" tilting her head

He looks to her eyes, her beautiful emerald eyes and his chest nut brown eyes were blending "You gave me hopes that I never thought could happened to me again" their foreheads touched and smiling at each other "Milady, milord dinner is serve!" Chin shouted.

The evening has passed; Zhou Yu excused himself first for he will go the baths, so Xiao was waiting her turn in their room. It was huge as well, the bed was fit for three people, there was a little study room in the corner of the room, and luxurious furniture's, she was looking around the room, examining everything "How did he get all these?" she asked.

She took the pin out of her hair, placing it in the bed table, letting her down, she walks to the folding wall to change into her night gown since Zhou yu was taking so long and it was getting late.

Pouting she was bored, she ran to their luggage searching for her favourite novel. It was about one young lady, disguise herself as a man and join the army, representing their family name, because she don't want her father to go back in battle in his condition.

It was very far from her really but the thing she likes and reflects about the protagonist was she don't want to be a burden, trying her hardest to stand on her own feet.

She was enjoying reading it, laughing softy and then smile, she was getting carried by the story. Distracted she has not noticed that Zhou Yu was already in the room. He was only wearing a white thin robe, his hair was still wet and his robe was loosen up making his stiff chest be seen.

Xiao was reading between the lines, the scene in the novel, the characters were starting to make love, she pull the book closer as her checks coloured red, blushing from the situation in the novel. Zhou Yu sat in the other side of the bed, drying his hair.

Xiao covered her mouth in as she gasp, Zhou Yu on the other hand was puzzled from her reaction, raising a brow "Xiao?" he called, she jump in surprise "Zhou Yu!" she squeal, almost throwing the book.

Blinking she stare at him, from head down to his thighs, she gulp while checks turn red again "I'm sorry did i frighten you?" he asked in concern, waving her hands "No-no!" while shaking her head "You seems to be very in to what you are reading" he chuckles and them continue drying his hair "Hmm" looking down in embarrassment, she was really hooked in that scene.

Xiao immediately hide her book under her pillow, Zhou Yu was curious, what she was reading? He thought "May I see what were you were reading?" he simply said "NO!" she answered quickly, this make him wanting to know more what was it.

"Oh come on Xiao, from the looks of you face it looks like very interesting"

"No!" she protest

"Please" he use his charms

"No" sticking out her tongue out

Zhou Yu strike taking the book by force, sliding his hand under the pillow, of course Xiao won't allow it she took it out and raise it as Zhou Yu trying to reach it, Xiao's hand was blocking his face "Tsk Xiao" he hiss "Nooo!" she yelled.

Zhou Yu's stiff body and weight cause them to fall to the ground with a loud thud. He lifted his body immediately "Xiao are you alright?" he sounded like a concern father "Yeah" she answered then giggles, he just smile knowing that he didn't hurt her.

Realizing their current position, she stops laughing and her face slowly turns red again. Zhou Yu blushed as well. He was about to stood up but staring to her face was so breath taking. Her hair was down and her skin glows in dim light.

Was this a perfect time for them? no one knows, but both of them can feel it.

Slowly he lean down getting close to her, she could sense that this is the time, closing her eyes accepting him.

Slowly their lips touched, both eyes closed, tasting each other's lips, it was a passionate kiss. He made a step, kissing deeper but he move slowly knowing Xiao is new to this things, but to his surprise, she was not that innocent as she looks.

His hands wonder down her shoulder to her waist, feeling her curves, an arousal meet him immediately. So was floor is that romantic?

Zhou Yu break the kiss with a crisp sound, it was delightful "Should we continue this in the floor?" said in a mocking tone "I don't know, I don't mind" giggling.

He carried her bridal style, gently putting her down in the bed, continuing their love making but interrupted by Jie "Milord, Milady!" knocking harshly at the door "A messenger came, he said this is important" she continued.

Xiao giggles and Zhou Yu gave a disappointing sighs.

AU: wews ! ahahaha the story Xiao was reading was Mulan, you guys familiar with it ? any ways please please review review ! thank you so much ! see yah guys on the next update ! *muah*